Chamayam

Anto mocks Esthappan Aasan and creates a ruckus at his house and rehearsal camp because Pappi hasn't turned up. Aasan immediately detests Anto for his disrespect toward a drama enthusiast fisherman. The incident sets up early tension between the two men.

A chance encounter at a local toddy shop turns into a bonding moment as Anto and Aasan share songs and dances. They start warming to each other and become thick friends. This budding friendship paves the way for Anto to join the troupe.

With Charlie unavailable for rehearsal, Aasan tests Anto for the lead role promised for the church festival. Anto is initially reluctant but soon proves to be a natural performer with strong stage presence. The decision marks a turning point in Anto’s status within the troupe.

Anto delivers a grand performance during the church festival and receives praise for his acting. The success boosts the troupe’s morale and solidifies Anto’s place as a leading performer. Aasan begins to plan further bookings around Anto’s talent.

Aasan lands another booking for the same play at a different church event and decides to keep Anto as the lead. Anto’s growing popularity earns respect from the troupe and the community. The momentum strengthens Aasan’s confidence in Anto’s abilities.

Charlie reappears, promising to continue the role he was assigned before and vows to take the lead again. Aasan reluctantly surrenders Anto to Charlie for the next performance. The new version under Charlie proves average as he forgets lines and lacks practice.

Charlie introduces a new drama writer who wants to direct a social-drama and offers Aasan a role if there’s room for it. The writer makes control of the project a condition, leading to Aasan’s humiliation and his decision to sever ties with Charlie. This rupture pushes Aasan to rethink his own path.

After breaking with Charlie, Aasan resolves to write and produce a fresh drama with Anto in the lead, drawing a plot around Alexander the Great. He shapes the script to fit his troupe’s strengths and recaptures his creative momentum. The stage world shifts as he pursues this new artistic direction.

During beach rehearsals, Charlie interrupts again, claiming Liza is under a contract and cannot join another troupe. Aasan drives him out and Liza suggests Ammu as the lead instead. The switch reshapes the cast and broadens the troupe’s dynamics.

The play finally stages with Anto and Ammu as leads and becomes a success. Anto and Liza’s romance develops and receives Aasan’s blessing for their marriage. The production cements the troupe’s rising reputation.

Raghu returns and assaults Ammu, accusing her of infidelity and exposing that Ammu is Hindu, not Anto’s sister. This confrontation is worsened by Charlie’s earlier manipulation at a bar, which helped inflame Raghu’s suspicion. The camp is thrown into confusion as loyalties are tested.

A flashback reveals Anto’s troubled childhood and Ammu’s protective family takes him in. They grow up like siblings, with Ammu falling for Raghu later on. When they try to elope, a clash kills Ammu’s younger brother and Raghu goes into hiding.

Raghu resumes his vendetta, attempting to rape Ammu again and prompting Aasan and Anto to defend her. After the attempted assault, Raghu is driven away and continues to threaten them. Aasan warns Charlie to stay away from his people and orders Pappi to keep watch on Anto.

In the final act, Raghu again tries to intrude backstage but a scuffle ensues. Aasan is fatally stabbed by Raghu, yet he returns to the stage and finishes his role as if nothing happened, dying in his costume. The troupe mourns but pays tribute to Aasan’s lifelong dream of art and drama.